Privacy Policy

**Coreus Ltd Privacy & Cookie Policy**

Last Updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

Coreus Ltd respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or engage with our recruitment services. It also outlines how we use cookies and your rights under UK data protection law (including GDPR and PECR).

2. Who We Are

Coreus Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Brighton Address: Sussex Innovation Center, Science Park Square, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9SB
London Address: 124 Wigmore Street, London W1U 3RY

You have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at [www.ico.org.uk](http://www.ico.org.uk), but we encourage you to contact us first.

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect:

Identity Data: Name, title, date of birth, gender

Contact Data: Email, phone number, address

Employment Data: CV, work history, education, skills, salary expectations

Preferences: Job search criteria, location, availability

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information

Sensitive Data: Health or criminal record (only if relevant and lawful)

4. How We Use Your Data

We process your data to:

Match you with job opportunities
Communicate about roles and recruitment services
Comply with legal obligations
Improve our website and services

Legal Bases:

Contract: To provide recruitment services

Legitimate Interest: To match candidates with roles

Consent: For marketing or sensitive data (health/criminal record)You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

5. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

Clients for recruitment purposes
Service providers (IT, hosting, analytics)
Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

We never sell your data.

6. International Transfers

Your data may be stored in Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, which use servers outside the UK/EU (including North America). We ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses and Microsoft’s compliance with GDPR.

7. Data Security

We use technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Access is restricted to those who need it for business purposes.

8. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary:

Candidate data: 12 months from last interaction (unless consent renewed)

Legal or regulatory requirements may extend retention

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, email [email protected]. We aim to respond within one month.

10. Marketing

We will only send marketing communications if you have opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time.

11. Cookies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us improve your experience by remembering preferences and analyzing site usage.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., security, login).

Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous data on how visitors use our site.

Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language settings).

Advertising/Targeting Cookies: Track browsing habits to deliver relevant ads (only if applicable).

Third-Party Cookies

Our site may use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, LinkedIn) that set cookies. Please review their privacy policies for details.

Managing Cookies

You can:

Adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies

Use our Cookie Consent Banner to manage preferences

Note: Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

12. Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. Please check back for changes.